How far is Grand Canyon Village, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Grand Canyon Village, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Canyon Village and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Canyon Village and Scottsdale.
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Start on Forest Service Road 328A
1 km · 2 min · Forest Service Road 328A
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Turn right onto Maswik Laundry Road
1531 ft · 1 min · Maswik Laundry Road
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Continue on Aspen Road
696 ft · 32 sec · Aspen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Loop Drive
998 ft · 48 sec · Village Loop Drive
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Continue on Village Loop Drive
1208 ft · 53 sec · Village Loop Drive
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Turn right onto Center Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Entrance Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Entrance Road
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Continue on Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
40 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1 km · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
49 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
49.7 mi · 1 hr · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Take the ramp left
2855 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
28.6 mi · 29 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff
1711 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix
2844 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
2173 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 101 Loop East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
21.8 mi · 25 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road
2144 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
3153 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Canyon Village and Scottsdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Grand Canyon Village and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Canyon Village to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 235.3 miles (378.6 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Grand Canyon Village and 117.7 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.09 one way or $82.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Canyon Village and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Big Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Sedona City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Canyon Village and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 175.9 mi (283.08 km).
#1 Grand Canyon Village
Village in Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,550 |
| Coordinates | 36.0463700, -112.1540600 |
| Altitude | 2050 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsdale
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,647 |
| Coordinates | 33.5092100, -111.8990300 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $41.09 | $82.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $44.31 | $88.61 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $46.20 | $92.40 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $52.84 | $105.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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